Carolina Panthers May Scale Back Zone Read Package, and More NFC South News

When the Carolina Panthers fired general manager Marty Hurney it sent shock waves through the organization. And you'd better believe it hammered home the fact among the coaching staff that job security wasn't guaranteed.

That's why head coach Ron Rivera has already instituted slight changes this week, according to the Charlotte Observer.

The team is now taking a 30-minute break between the morning walkthrough and practice. It's also continued to tinker with the offensive line personnel now that Ryan Kalil is gone for the season.

But those are minor changes. There may be a huge change coming.

Starting in Chicago this week, you may see the Panthers move from their zone-read package and shift toward a power running game.